This is the quote I've seen on facebook this morning that is my mantra for today. I think we're so quick to judge others, to spot where we think they could be doing better - we have a lifetime of practice, it can be very hard to turn it around. We may notice that - shock horror - other people are not perfect. Chances are they already know this for themselves and even if they don't it's not much use us pointing it out, we all have to want to change our own imperfections. If someone else wants us to work on them, are we then doing it for them or for ourselves?
My boyfriend is now going to be stopping every night bar the last one this week whilst the children are away. I know this is both a joy and a difficulty for him - working nights means sleeping during the day is tricky at the best of times, let alone in a different household where there is a dog who barks at every passing hedgehog and phones and doorbells and other activity. Knowing that I won't be on my own for such long stretches is great for me and I am grateful. Gratitude is such a key attitude in cultivating happiness - I shall practice more of that today :D
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